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Ikenna is an award winning journalist with experience spanning over 7 years across digital and print journalism spheres. He currently covers metro, business, governance and politics for THE WHISTLER.

Nigeria

Truckload Of Stolen Iron Rods For Telecom Masts Recovered In Lagos

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 22, 2026 0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested five suspected telecommunication vandals and recovered a truckload of suspected stolen iron rods in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.The suspects were allegedly caught stealing iron poles meant for the construction of telecommunication masts before they were arrested while conveying the suspected…

Spending Over 40% Of Income On Rent Is Too High — Hamzat

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 21, 2026 0

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has advised workers not to spend more than 40 per cent of their income on rent.He urged young employees to consider living with their parents, relatives or sharing accommodation while…

Nigeria

Man Steals Third Mainland Bridge CCTV Cables

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 20, 2026 0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Chidiebere Ochiri, for allegedly vandalising and stealing government-installed CCTV camera cables, irons and other infrastructure on the Third Mainland Bridge.The…

Nigeria

Lagos Warns Consumers As Expired Products Resurface With Fake Dates

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 19, 2026 0

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned residents against buying expired and near-expired products allegedly being reintroduced into the market with falsified production and expiry dates.The agency raised the…

Education

Sanwo-Olu Gifts Two LASU Best Graduates N20m Each

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 19, 2026 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced a cash gift of N20m each for the best graduating students of the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions of Lagos State University (LASU).Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on…

Nigeria

Lagos Declares Thursday Work-Free For Isese Day

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 19, 2026 0

The Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents and visitors participate in this year’s Ìṣẹ̀ṣe Day celebrations, an annual Yoruba religious festival, with more than three…

Health

60% Lagosians First Seek Care Outside Hospitals — Health Commissioner

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 18, 2026 0

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has disclosed that only about 40 per cent of Lagos residents seek healthcare at public and private clinics and hospitals.Abayomi, in a post on X on Tuesday, said the…

Nigeria

Lagos Exposes Trick Vendors Use To Sell Goods At Inflated Prices

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 18, 2026 0

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned consumers against falling victim to bait advertising, a deceptive practice in which sellers use attractive, low-priced offers to lure customers, then claim the advertised…

Health

NDLEA Smashes Cocaine Cartel, Arrests Fleeing Drug Kingpin

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 18, 2026 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, arresting its Nigerian kingpin…

Nigeria

Higher Revenue, Weak Projects: States Struggle With Capital Budget Execution

Ikenna OMEJE Aug 18, 2026 0

…C/River Records 5% Capital Budget Performance, Imo 8%, Borno 12%…8 States Execute Less Than 20% Of Capital BudgetsPresident Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria’s economy is stabilising and public revenues are strengthening is facing…

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